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March
SEEN N’ HEARD
[Items of interest from
around the Emotional Growth/
Therapeutic Boarding schools and programs network.]
NEW CONSTRUCTION
AT MONARCH SCHOOL
(January 17, 2005) Lori Armbruster and Ranel Hanson, Admissions
at Monarch School, Heron, MT, 406-847-5095, loria@monarchschool.com,
www.monarchschool.com,
announced the new construction of a girls' dorm and a boys'
dorm started today, which they expect to be completed by mid-April.
These dorms will allow a small increase in their student capacity.
BFI ANNOUNCES
NATIONAL ADOLESCENT & YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE
(January 19, 2005) Ben Franklin Institute, Cave Creek, AZ,
800-643-0797, www.BFIsummit.com,
announced the upcoming dates for the National Adolescent &
Young Adult Conference. The first conference is scheduled
for March 17-20, 2005, at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar,
San Diego, CA. The second conference is set for April 20-23,
2005, at the Delray Beach Marriott, Delray, FL.
SIGNIFICANT
WEIGHT LOSS AT ACADEMY OF THE SIERRAS
(January 31, 2005) Ryan Craig, of the Academy of the Sierras,
Reedley, CA, 917-575-8903, rcraig@academyofthesierras.com,
www.academyofthesierras.com,
announced significant success in weight loss by students in
one of the nation's first Therapeutic Boarding School for
overweight teens. Over the three-month period of Sept.-Dec.
2004, the first class of students at the Academy of the Sierras,
consisting of 14 students, had lost more than 30 pounds each.
Daniel S. Kirschenbaum, PhD, clinical director of the Academy
of the Sierras pointed out that as a comparison, typical "clinic-based
professional weight loss programs for adolescents have typically
achieved average weight losses in the range of one to four
pounds per month."
AULDERN
ACADEMY OFFERS COLLEGE CRASH COURSE
(February 2005) Auldern Academy, Chapel Hill, NC, www.auldern.com,
in conjunction with College-Bound For Success, www.collegeboundforsuccess.com,
and College House, 919-548-2987, is hosting a week-long College
Crash-Course that includes tours of the University of North
Carolina campus in Chapel Hill, seminars and creating a personal
success plan. To learn more about this event contact Beth
Laughlin, MA, Auldern Academy, 919-837-2336, ext. 227, blaughlin@threesprings.com.
NEW ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR AT CEDARS
ACADEMY
(February 2005) Cedars Academy, Bridgeville,
DE, 302-337-3200, jsaulsbury@cedarsacademy.com,
www.cedarsacademy.com,
announced that Joanne Saulsbury, MA, CEP, is the new Admissions
Director.
IECA MEMBERS INVITED
TO TOUR FOREST HEIGHTS LODGE
(February 3, 2005) Linda Clefisch, LCSW, Executive Director
of Forest Heights Lodge, Evergreen, CO, 303-674-6681, www.forestheightslodge.org,
is arranging tours of the program immediately before and after
the IECA Conference in Denver, CO, this May for interested
members. They will have buses available on Tuesday, May 10
and Saturday, May 14. To express interest in joining one of
the tours, contact Linda.
HIDDEN LAKE ACADEMY
FINANCIAL AID
(February 3, 2005) Brian Church, Admissions for Hidden lake
Academy, Dahlonega, GA, 800-394-0640, hiddenlakeacademy@alltel.net,
www.hiddenlakeacademy.com,
announced that families of Hidden Lake students received $581,455
in financial aid awards in 2003 and 2004.
PROGRAM EMPLOYEE SELF-DESTRUCTS
(February 3, 2005) The Daily Missoulian, Missoula, MT, www.missoulian.com/articles/2005/02/03/news/mtregional/news07.txt
reported that according to law enforcement officials in Sanders
County, Keith Wood, Spring Creek Lodge, Thompson Falls, MT,
shot another man seven times prior to shooting and killing
himself. The victim survived the attack.
ALAN PLANT NEW VP
AT ADOLESCENT GUIDANCE SERVICES
(February 3, 2005) Horace Miller, President of Adolescent
Guidance Services, Burlingame, CA, 877-700-3300, www.escort-transport.com,
announced that on January 4, 2005, Alan Plant became Vice
President of their East Coast Operations and Business Development.
Alan spent several years working within the at-risk adolescent
industry, which included Marketing and Admissions for SUWS
of Idaho, Regional Marketing Liaison for Aspen Youth Services,
Director of Business Development for Right Direction Adolescent
Services and most recently, Executive Director of First Step
Adolescent Services.
OLIVERIAN SCHOOL'S
SUMMER PROGRAM
(February 7, 2005) Jamie Carver, Summer Program Coordinator,
The Oliverian School, Haverhill, NH, 603-989-5101, jcarver@oliverianschool.org,
www.oliverianschool.org,
announced their six week summer Humanities Adventure &
Immersion Program will start July 10, 2005. They accept boys
and girls, ages 13-18, into this enrichment program "that
transports students back in time to experience life in early
New England." Students may earn high school credits in
this experience full of outdoor adventure activities.
LANDMARK SCHOOL SUMMER
PROGRAM
(February 9, 2005) Landmark School, Prides Crossing, MA, 978-236-3000,
www.landmarkschool.org,
announced their summer program for boys and girls ages 7 -
20, with a history of healthy emotional development, and a
language-based learning disability, such as dyslexia. Classes
start July 5 and continue through August 12. Landmark is also
offering "half-day options" to day students, which
is new this year.
CEDU ANNOUNCES CLOSURE
OF RMA
(February 10, 2005) Bob Naples, CEDU Education President and
CEO, CEDU Education, 208-265-0607, www.cedu.com,
announced the closure of Rocky Mountain Academy in Naples,
ID. www.strugglingteens.com/news/cedu-rma-closure050210.html
GOLDBERG'S WELCOME
FIRST GRANDDAUGHTER 
(February 13, 2005) Educational Consultant, Leslie S. Goldberg
& Associates, LLC, IECA, M.Ed., CEP, Hingham, MA, 781-749-2074,
edconsult@comcast.net,
www.edconsult.org,
announced the birth of her first granddaughter, Alexandra
Eva Goldberg, on January 27, 2005. Alexandra was born on her
great-grandmother's birthday and is the daughter of Adam and
Kathy Goldberg, Leslie's son and daughter-in-law. Leslie said,
"As the mother of three sons, I am beyond thrilled at
the prospect of a girl. We certainly hope that Alex learns
the business the same way Adam did and one day becomes the
newest addition to our educational consulting firm."
PATHWAY, INC. ANNOUNCES
OPENING OF NEW GIRLS CAMPUS
(February 14, 2005) Pathway, Inc., Enterprise, AL, 334-894-5591,
www.pathway-inc.com,
announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art, barrier free
facility for girls ages 10-18. For more information contact
Arielle Hemp, Admissions Director, ahemp@pathway-inc.com.
BERENT NEW CLINICAL
DIRECTOR AT BLACKWATER
(February 15, 2005) Craig Taylor, Program Director, Blackwater
Outdoor Experiences, 804-378-9006, admissions@blackwateroutdoor-ahc.com,
www.blackwateroutdoor-ahc.com,
announced that Amy Berent, M.A., is the new Clinical Director
at Blackwater. To ensure the necessary therapeutic and educational
measures are in place, Amy implemented a crucial aftercare
component into the program's 21-day therapeutic programming.
MAJESTIC RANCH UNDER INVESTIGATION
(February 16, 2005) A story in the Salt
Lake Tribune reported that Majestic Ranch, near Randolph,
UT, affiliated with the Worldwide Association of Specialty
Programs and Schools (WWASP), a Utah-based chain of treatment
programs for teens, faced its third investigation into allegations
of abuse. Former employees claim one administrator verbally
and physically abuses students at the school. The state is
not filing charges at this time and school officials deny
the allegations. www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_2569839
RIGHT DIRECTIONS ANNOUNCES NEW E-MAIL
ADDRESS
(February 16, 2005) Woody Crowell, Right Directions Adolescent
Services, www.rdas.net/index.html,
announced that his new email address is woody@rdas.net.
The old email address; Redirection@aol.com, is no longer valid.
STATE PROBES IVY RIDGE
(February 16, 2005) Chris Garifo, correspondent for the Watertown
Daily Times in New York, reported that the Academy at Ivy
Ridge is under investigation for physical abuse by state agencies.
Established in January 2002, Ivy Ridge currently has 460 students
enrolled on the campus near Ogdensburg, NY. Affiliated with
the World Wide Association of Specialty Programs (WWASP),
Ivy Ridge school spokesman, Joseph E. Mitchell, director of
girls' residential life said he welcomes the state's investigation
and asserts he knows of no abuse allegations. A synopsis of
this article is available in the Watertown Daily Times website
archives. Readers may purchase the entire article. www.watertowndailytimes.com/services/archives.asp.
NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT ADIRONDACK
LEADERSHIP EXPEDITIONS
(February 17, 2005) Nicole Roma, CTRS, Admissions Counselor
for Adirondack Leadership Expeditions, Saranac Lake, NY, 877-252-0869,
nroma@adkle.com,
www.adirondackleadership.com,
announced that Susan Gilman Hardy M.Ed. is the new Executive
Director of Adirondack Leadership Expeditions. She replaces
Paul Goddard PhD who held several positions, including Executive
Director, Clinical director and the primary therapist for
the program. Goddard explained that his passion is working
directly with teens and said he is very excited about finally
being able to devote full time to the Clinical Director responsibilities.
BENCHMARK MOVING TO NEW CAMPUS
(February 17, 2005) Jaynie Longnecker, Founder and Director
of Benchmark - Young Adult School, Redlands, CA, 800-474-4848,
jselby@benchmarkyas.com
, www.benchmarkeducation.net,
announced the is school is now moving onto the new campus;
they expect to be fully moved in by the end of March. The
move will not interfere with the normal progress of the students.
BRUSH RANCH TO CLOSE
AFTER FINAL GRADUATION IN MAY 2005
(February 18, 2005) Kay Rice and Suzanne Weisman, Brush Ranch
School, Tererro, NM, 505-757-6114, sweisman@cybermesa.com,
www.brushranchschool.org,
announced that the program is closing and will celebrate its
final graduating class in May15, 2005.
BETHEL GIRLS ACADEMY
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
(February 18, 2005) The Clarion Ledger, reported that the
Bethel Girls Academy, Petal, MS, a school for troubled teens,
has temporarily closed and the state took custody of the 44
remaining students. The closure occurred after 11 students
fled the facility and claims of abuse were reported. For this
and other stories on Bethel Girls Academy and Bethel Boys
Academy go to www.strugglingteens.com/news/bethelboysindex.html
PARENT FILES LAWSUIT
AGAINST CEDU MIDDLE SCHOOL
(February 19, 2005) A story in the San Bernardino County Sun
reported that the father of a girl, who attended the CEDU
Middle School, is suing CEDU Education, www.cedu.com, for
false imprisonment, false advertising and violating his daughter's
rights to liberty and privacy. www.sbsun.com/Stories/0,1413,208%257E12588%257E2721870,00.html
ODYSSEY WILDERNESS
ANNOUNCES MENTORING PROGRAM AND NEW STAFF
(February 22, 2005) In its Spring 2005 Newsletter, Odyssey
Wilderness Programs, Bellingham, WA, 360-671-4999, admissions@odysseynw.com,
www.odysseynw.com,
announced they will begin accepting applications from past
graduates who want to participate in a new mentoring program
to help current students. Odyssey will welcome three new staff
members in March 2005. Keith Poynter, MA, is a new Field Therapist;
Lindsay Schneider, MA, will intern as a certified instructor
in early summer before she begins as a Field Therapist; Captain
Ben McKee will join Odyssey's team of captains on the Schooner
Sirena; and Chris Wolf, MA, is expanding her role from Admissions
Director to Family Coordinator. Odyssey is celebrating its
third year of operation on March 17, 2005.
ANTHONY CRISTALDI
VISITS WOODBURY REPORTS
 (February 22, 2005) Anthony Cristaldi, Co-Director, A Good
Life Cottage (Bona Vida), Thompson Falls, MT, 406-827-0416,
hac0322@blackfoot.net,
stopped by Woodbury Reports to share information on the transitional
program he operates with his wife Teri.
ELEVENTH ANNUAL ADDA
CONFERENCE SET FOR MAY
(February 22, 2005) Sue Potton, MediTech Media Conferencing,
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), 609-275-5030,
sue.potton@meditechmedia.com,
www.meditechmedia.com,
announced that the 11th annual ADDA conference is set for
May 12-15, 2005 at the Westin La Paloma Hotel and Resort in
Tucson, AZ.
DUHOUX RETIRES FROM WILDERNESS TREATMENT
CENTER
(February 23, 2005) John Brekke, Director of Wilderness Treatment
Center, Marion Mt, 406-854-2832, john@wildernesstreatmentcenter.com,
www.wildernesstreatmentcenter.com,
announced that Michael R. DuHoux, Clinical Director, is retiring.
Wilderness Treatment Center will announce who will replace
Michael as soon as they reach a decision.
 DAN SCHAEFER VISITS
WOODBURY REPORTS
(February 25, 2005) Dan Schaefer, Admissions Director of Northwest
Academy, Bonners Ferry, ID, 877-882-0980, dschaefer@cedu.com,
www.cedu.com,
stopped by Woodbury Reports to introduce himself and provide
an update on what's happening at Northwest Academy.
POSITIVE IMPACTS ANNOUNCES
CLOSURE
(February 25, 2005) John Andersen, MS, President/Founder and
Keith M. Breiland, M.D., Vice-President/Co-Founder, Positive
Impacts Bahia de Kino, Kino Bay, Mexico, announced that the
program will close no later than March 11, 2005. www.strugglingteens.com/news/positiveimpactclosure050225.html
DORNY NEW SUWS ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR
(February 28, 2005) Kathy Rex, Executive Director for SUWS
Adolescent & Youth Program, Gooding, ID, 208-886-2565,
krex@wusw.com,
www.suws.com,
announced Clinton Dorny is the new Admissions Director for
the SUWS of Idaho Adolescent & Youth programs. Dorny is
well known in the industry, having worked many years at well
known schools including Provo Canyon School, Logan River Academy
and the Academy of the Sierras. He can be reached at 888-879-7897,
or clint@suws.com.
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